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Worry not about last call

could stay out drinking longer under new bill

February 14, 2014

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Warm enough for you out there?

Guests lounge in the pool Friday at the Mission Palms in Tempe, Ariz. With large parts of the country in…

February 14, 2014

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Those in pot industry relieved as regulators allow banking

The U.S. Justice and Treasury departments issued guidance Friday intended to increase the availability of financial services for legal marijuana…

February 14, 2014

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Pot farmers sidestep higher tax rates

The bill codifies tax practices for greenhouses and nurseries, which are considered agricultural property and not commercial property in most…

February 12, 2014

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A tax on junk food? Navajo Nation says not yet

President Ben Shelly supports the idea of a junk-food tax as a way to combat high rates of diabetes and…

February 12, 2014

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Attorney general race focuses on gay rights

Don Quick made the comments Tuesday morning, putting the issue into the spotlight in the state’s attorney general race months…

February 10, 2014

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Judge: Prosecution can use Holmes’ cellphone selfies as evidence

Other photos on the phone amount to surveillance of the theater taken up to three weeks before the shootings, prosecutors…

February 10, 2014

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Poll: Most Coloradans think pot law hurts image

The Quinnipiac University Poll found that 51 percent of voters overall believe the measure is bad for the state’s reputation,…

February 10, 2014

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First weeks of pot sales give insight

shows most of state’s voters still backing legal marijuana

February 10, 2014

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How do you tax the growing of marijuana?

Legislatures in both Colorado and Washington are taking a look at pot farmers this session. The states have already decided…

February 8, 2014

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GOP attempts repeal of magazine limits

But Republican Rep. Chris Holbert, who is sponsoring one repeal measure, said the goal is to give people an opportunity…

February 8, 2014

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Ex-Patagonia CEO joins campaign against drilling

Casey Sheahan is stepping down as CEO of outdoor apparel company Patagonia. He and his wife, Tara, will spend more…

February 8, 2014

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Hualapai shelves rafting trips on Colorado

violates park service regulations in Grand Canyon

February 8, 2014

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Utah looks at how restrictive liquor laws impact drinking

The recently compiled numbers, released Friday, don’t propel arguments against singular rules like the state’s “Zion curtains,” the nicknames for…

February 8, 2014

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Salazar throws support behind Keystone project

Salazardu1-i-syn Speaking at an energy conference in Texas earlier this week, Salazar said he supported the project. He said he…

February 7, 2014

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N.M. Senate passes texting ban proposal

Senators voted 37-5 on Friday on a bill that prohibits drivers – even while at a stop light – from…

February 7, 2014

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Poll: Mark Udall’s lead small in tight re-election race

The Quinnipiac University Poll found that voters approved of Udall 45 percent to 42 percent, but they were evenly divided…

February 5, 2014

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Poll: Hickenlooper leads GOP challengers

Governor’s approval rating 52 percent

February 4, 2014

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Navajo Nation gambling compact endorsed in N.M.

The Committee on Compacts voted 12-4 to forward the gambling agreement to the New Mexico House and Senate for a…

February 4, 2014

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More air tours OK’d for the Grand Canyon

in 2012 increased quiet-air technology incentives at park

February 4, 2014

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Here’s your new state, business logo

Some people hate Colorado’s new logo, and they want a second opinion. Legislators have killed an idea to let voters…

February 3, 2014

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Utah in gay-marriage filing: Kids need mom and dad

The voluminous brief, filed late Monday ahead of a midnight deadline, is the first step in a process leading to…

February 3, 2014

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Man killed in Arvada standoff

had nonviolent criminal convictions

February 3, 2014

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Despite safety emphasis, school shootings continue

analysis didn’t include higher ed

February 1, 2014